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Frequently asked questions
Q: Do you allow farm visits?A: Typically, no. We strive to maintain a strong biosecurity(disease prevention). We sometimes make exceptions for farm visits, only when we don’t consider it a health risk to our herd.
Q:Do you sell milk? A: Not for human consumption, however we may accommodate requests for pet quality milk for your baby goats. Please visit Milk Montana to be connected with a seller of raw milk for table use.
Q: How big do nigerian dwarf goats get? average 60-70 lbs as a mature goat, and between 18-24 inches tall at shoulder.
Q: Do goats make good pets? If they are raised with enough care and attention, yes, they make wonderful pets! But if neglected or from a farm that doesn’t put effort into taming, they can be very disappointing. You’ll get back what you put into them. Goats also have varying personalities and some are genetically more calm friendly than others, while some are more nervous and jumpy by nature.
Q: Do you sell goat milk soap or goat milk products? A: Not at this time 🙂 We enjoy using goat milk soaps though, and recommend BEND SOAP CO. products.
Q: What does goat milk taste like? A: Our goat’s milk is very creamy and delicious most of the time. It can change in flavor depending on what we’re feeding and how we’re managing them. Nigerian dwarf milk is known for it’s higher butterfat content and sweeter flavor compared to standard breed goat’s and cow’s milk. If you were to set a fresh, cold glass of our goat’s milk next to a glass of whole cows milk from the store and take a blind taste test, you just may have trouble deciding which was which, though the smooth-over-your-tongue creaminess of the goats milk will probably give it away! It also doesn’t have the aftertaste of grocery store milk that some people notice. (I did this taste-test with my kids who are used to whole cows milk, and they guessed wrong!)Also worth mentioning, while fresh goat milk is delicious, as with any raw milk, it can develop a flavor if stored too long. It is best when enjoyed within the first four days of refrigeration, in our opinion but should last a week or slightly more.
If you start milking your goats and the taste is not good, consider why; What are you feeding? Are kids still nursing? Are the does mineral deficient? How much milk are you getting(low production can produce milk that’s condensed in flavor and won’t taste great)? Are the goats well hydrated(have clean, fresh water at all times)? If you think their water consumption is low, make sure you are offering free choice salt. When milking, are you using a sterilized bucket, clean hands, washing udders well and squeezing out the first few squirts to discard before milking? There can be many reasons for milk that does not taste good. Are you filtering the milk and cooling it right away? Is the udder uneven(one side larger; this can mean mastitis which can make the milk taste salty or “off”)? Don’t condemn all goat milk as being “bad tasting” until you have done everything to be sure you’re getting good milk. Here’s a blog post by Little Avalon Farm about improving goat milk flavor.
Q: Do goats get along with dogs? A: Goats are prey animals and therefore are afraid of dogs instinctively. If a dog is friendly and does not chase the goats or bark at them posing any threat or challenge, the goats can get used to dogs and be less nervous around them. If you have an unruly dog who will not respect the goats, you’ll have to keep them separated by secure fencing and hopefully not directly sharing a fenceline or the goats can become stressed to the point of poor health. Introduce your dog to the goats slowly and be sure to watch them closely in the first days/weeks until you’re sure the dogs would not chase the goats while you’re gone, being especially watchful in the evenings/night when dogs tend to be most playful.
Q: What are the pounds, butterfat and protein averages for Nigerian milk?A: Average Milk Production per Lactation: 795 lbs (99.375 gallons) I believe this is based on a 305 day lactation. Again, these are averages: some goats milk more, some less. This means the average Nigerian milks 2.6 lbs a day according to my calculations.
Lactation Range: 220 – 2,110 lbs
Milk Fat: 6.4%
Milk Protein: 4.4%
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page last updated 5/18/2025
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